Offered by Dr. Rami Nijjar, Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC) is an empirically-supported, 8-week, training program designed to cultivate the skill of self-compassion. Mindfulness and compassion have often been described as two wings of a bird – we need both to soar.
“Durga: A Sonic exploration” is an immersion into the mythology and mantra of Durga. Uncover the richness in the story of Durga and then be masterfully guided through asana practice with the incredible Christine Price Clark, steeped in a sonic landscape inspired by Durga and created live by loop artist and teacher Amy Thiessen (Sundari…
Join Sjanie McInnis and Christine Boyle in a lively dialogue as they try to understand the importance of politics in our moral lives, hosted by Kris Archie. Including through stories of their own mistakes, chaotic families, and imperfect efforts to give back to this city they love.
Stretch is looking for a studio assistant. If you or someone you know is interested, please Email Us
Like any business in our modern age, STRETCH gets reviews online. I don’t check them often (enough) so it was great to find all ten reviews this past month with glowing comments and 5-star ratings. Thank you anonymous yogis for sharing your love. Your feedback truly highlights what makes STRETCH special: incredible instructors, a beautiful…
Family Yoga is EXTRA at STRETCH! We now have 2 classes per month: Mini Acro Yoga now runs 45 minutes for kids aged between 2 and 5 years old. Little Acro Yoga now runs 1 hour for kids aged between 6 and 10 years old. Kids & parents will enjoy the creative and playful aspects…
Paper flowers are a great alternative to plants. Lovely and lasting, learn to make three types of card stock flowers to give to your mom, bestie, sweetheart or keep for yourself. You will take away new skills to make a paper flower bouquet, an instruction booklet to use later and make as many flowers as…
This Friday May 4th, we’re celebrating Star Wars Day at STRETCH and offering free yoga to all who arrive in Star Wars attire.
Oneiro is a Canadian based clothing line inspired by alternative culture to create a timeless and original style of street wear. Describing the clothing line as limited edition fashion, Julie, the owner/designer, likes to create new designs and evolve the Oneiro style as much as possible.
Friday March 2nd is the closing reception for our winter visiting artist Chris Trottier. If you have been enjoying Chris’ photos and want to meet with him and his family, join us anytime from 7pm to 9pm. Bids will be accepted until 9pm sharp tomorrow evening.
If you need fresh photos for your website + social media, join Andi Mcleish, Vancouver based photographer, on Sunday February 18th.
Suspended Reverie is a contemplative dream event involving a viola, a little mindfulness and a whole lot of relaxation. The participants get to enjoy this experience, from hammocks! It is a nap class, no less, where sleeping is an option.
We took 20 ordinary people and helped them realize how extraordinary they could be. We co-created a show together called “LAYERS, Ordinary people doing extraordinary things”. LAYERS is Vancouver’s first AcroYoga show.
In the summer of 2013, I sustained a brain injury that forced me to drop out of school and take a significant amount of time off work. Many people are aware that a concussion can lead to headaches, nausea, dizziness, pressure in the head, difficulty focusing, and sensitivity to light and noise, but not everyone…
For as long as I can remember, movement has always been a major part of my life. From many years of training in dance, to pole & circus arts to 8 years of competitive downhill skiing; it’s a lifestyle that I have continuously chosen to embrace through time. In the last 5 years of my…
In my experience, reggae music can empower a yoga practice by enlivening the space in which asanas arise and imbuing the yogi with uplifting notes and powerful truths. I’ve always believed that one of the major gifts of yoga is its capacity to unlock and refine our innate human essence, and I have found that…
Working with a DJ in a workshop setting has been a dream of mine of a long time. The live element of music creates a feedback loop between the participants and the DJ that is palpable. I am interested in this sense of presence and spontaneity that only a live musician or DJ can bring…
We are absolutely thrilled to announce that Stretch will be hosting a research project “Mindful Brain Yoga: a pilot study on yoga for concussion”.
We have decided to offer a summer prenatal series for our mamas to be! On Sunday evenings with Meighlin McNeil. Prenatal Yoga strengthens the body, relieves pregnancy discomforts and calms the mind. In this positive and supportive class we move through modified yoga asana, to meet the needs of each trimester, and breathing exercise to…
Some limited-time specials ending this weekend: